Jefferson’s of Cedartown is pleased to announce that Mike Worthington has been named Jefferson’s Cedartown Coach of the Year. Worthington coaches football, track, and strength training at Cedartown High School, where he has been for 20 years.
Coach Worthington was chosen from a highly competitive pool of nominations submitted by athletes and community members. The contest, launched in honor of National Coach’s Day on Oct. 6, serves to recognize one of Cedartown’s many deserving coaches. Jefferson’s selected Worthington as the Cedartown Coach of the Year for his years of dedication and compassionate leadership.
“Coach Worthington’s nominators spoke of his commitment and loyalty to his players and community,” said franchisee Daniel Lee. “Coach Worthington has never hesitated to go above the call of duty for his players. He’ll provide rides, meals, and clean clothes to any who might be without, and personally takes players to school tours or camps to make sure that everyone has an equal chance to develop and grow. We’re honored to recognize him for his many years of service.”
Worthington will receive a $500 gift card to Jefferson’s, and his achievement will be commemorated with a “Jefferson’s Coach of the Year” plaque that will be displayed in the Cedartown Jefferson’s.
A Cedartown native, Worthington noted that he has enjoyed the opportunity to coach in the community that raised him.Â
Last year was the launch of the Coach of the Year program, with Kina Teaford, varsity volleyball coach for Cedartown High School, selected as the first-ever Cedartown Coach of the Year.Â
The Jefferson’s Coach of the Year award was open to coaches of any sport working with athletes of any age. Coaches could be nominated by athletes, parents and guardians of athletes, school officials, or other community members.